Dateline NBC Sean Combs: "Someone is lying."
Jun 18, 2025
Chloe Malas, an NBC News correspondent covering the Sean Combs trial, delves into the courtroom drama surrounding this high-profile case. She highlights turmoil with the jury, including leaks that threaten its integrity. The prosecution exposes financial ties, showcasing lavish hotel expenses tied to Combs. Tension escalates with conflicting video evidence and unsettling surveillance footage hinting at domestic violence. The anticipation builds for key testimonies, as emotions and human factors are pivotal in determining the trial's outcome.
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Contrasting Evidence on Encounters
- The prosecution presented receipts showing expensive hotel stays and damages paid by Combs's company cards.
- The defense used texts and videos to argue that sexual encounters were consensual, not forced.
Jury Turmoil and Leak Investigation
- Juror issues complicate the trial: juror six was dismissed; juror seven faces potential dismissal due to external communication.
- The judge is investigating leaks of juror information to the media with possible legal consequences.
High Costs of Hotel Stays Revealed
- Some hotel bills related to the trial were extremely high, such as $46,786 for one Intercontinental Hotel stay.
- Damages to property like drapes and carpets contributed to these exorbitant bills.